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Monthly Newsletter of the Pueblo Downtown Association

DowntownSpotlightDecember 2018

Vol. 28 Number 6

www.PuebloDowntown.com • Phone/Voice Mail: 543-7155 • Immediate Response/Emergencies: 543-6676Contact Us! [email protected] • Pueblo Downtown Association, 503 N. Main St., Ste 652, Pueblo, CO 81003

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We Would Like to Hear from YouFor the seventeenth year, we will

be asking our board members to give up a Saturday in early in the calendar year to spend four or five hours dis-cussing the organization, our programs and where we are going from here. We could use your input. If there is an existing program you think we should modify—or even get rid of, please email [email protected] or contact any board member. If you have ideas for new programs, we would also like to hear from you. One

area where we could certainly use your thoughts is in the area programs for retailers. We seem to be slowly increasing the number of retailers in the organization and in the area. I know that some of you have thoughts as to what could be done to increase awareness of retail ventures, both those north of City Hall and in the Historic District. If you can send even partially formed ideas, we can put our promotions committee to work fleshing them out. Do remember that while retail in increasing, the majority of our members fall into the financial and professional services category; we will still need to provide services for them. The efforts we have put into streetscape have paid a lot of dividends; I think we need to keep working on the appearance of the area—or at least not abandon those efforts until, or unless, there is a functioning agency to take them over.

Street Talk

by Margaret

Ward-Masias

Welcome New Members Our newest member is Mo’s Sports Bar and Lounge, 325 S. Union

Avenue is located in the Historic District. They are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. and on Satur-day and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Their phone number is (719) 621-1160; you can email [email protected]. Find them on the web at mossportsbar.com.

Member Mentions Re-Bath of Pueblo/Southern Colorado Kitchens and the Pueblo

Parade of Lights both received top awards in the Pueblo Chieftain’s 2018 Best of Pueblo competition. The competition drew more than 300,000 votes from area residents.

Pueblo Water (Board of Water Works) received the state of Colora-do’s award for the best tasting water. Samples from most water utilities in the state were included.

Mike Carlisle, ColorAdo Pyrotechnics, was featured as the South-west Motors Citizen of the Week for the week beginning November 30 on the Chieftain Facebook page.

If your business or organization has had a noteworthy event or an anniversary coming up, please contact Margaret at the office. We would like to keep Member Mentions as an active monthly effort. Members only please.

Guest Columnists If you would like to submit a guest column for “Street Talk,” it

would be welcome. You will receive a by-line with your contribution. All you need to do is email your material of 500 words or less to [email protected] by mid-month before publication (i.e. by December 20 for mid-January to mid-February).

PDA Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 8ish to noonTuesday & Thursdays 8ish to 2:30 p.m.Fridays in and out of the office, call first.

Board Members If you have questions about what is going on with the Pueblo

Downtown Association or would like information about joining the organization you may contact any of our board members listed below, of course you may also contact the office at 543-7155 between 8 & noon Monday & Wednesday, 8 & 3 Tuesday & Thursday. Friday by appointment.• President T.J. Wright, 595-7300• Vice President Mike Carlisle, 671-1424 • Secretary Tammy Fesmire, 585-2374• Treasurer & Webmaster Judy McGinnis, 252-3873• Promotions Chair Peggy Willcox, 582-0682• Dancing with the Pueblo Starz Chair April Kasza, 584-9977• Facebook Coordinator Kristen Spicola, 584-0201• Project Assistant Lee Gladney, 544-0583• Promotions Committee member, Nicole Valdez, 404-2787• Project Assistant Stacy Brack, 542-1100• Past President Kim Kock, 544-6823• Board Member Emeritus/Past President Tom Bruss, 406-8661• Board Member Emeritus/Past President Kerry Gladney, 544-0583

Thanks to Those Who Make Downtown GreatAlways at this time of year we need to thank many volunteers

whose efforts make downtown a better place to do business. First on the list are Black Hills Energy and its unions. They install the lighted holiday decorations on the poles throughout the area. This feature is nearly unique to the older commercial areas of the city. You just don’t see outdoor decorations in the newer “big box” retail areas. We couldn’t provide our area with this amenity without the help the electrical work-ers that Black Hills provides. This year we would also like to thank Southern Colorado Event Lighting (Pueblo Lawn Cop). Dayton Rob-inson not only leases us the light display at Headwaters Plaza, he has added extra “touches” to the display at no additional cost. This large

display is in its third year and makes a good impression to visitors exit-ing the interstate at City Center Drive.

We would also like to thank those businesses downtown who deco-rate their own buildings to make the area more festive. Your efforts make it look like someone “really cares” about the appearance of the area. We love the outdoor lights on trees, wreathes, greenery and holiday windows. If your business has not traditionally participated in decorating the exterior of your building, won’t you consider joining in during next year’s holiday season? You can see some efforts on the front and back covers of this month’s newsletter.


Pueblo Downtown Association Membership as of December 1, 2018

3 D’s Cigars 7th Street Station80/Twenty Wines

A-1 Barricade & SignAll Seasons Catering

All Ways UniqueAltman, Keilbach & Lytle PCAmerican Bank of Commerce

American Medical Response (AMR)Ameriprise Financial Services

Angelo’s Pizza Parlor and-a-Moré Riverwalk

Armstrong Jewelers Bank of the San Juans Banner & Bower, P.C. Benefits Broker Inc.

Better Business Bureau Black Hills Energy

Blazer Electric Brues Alehouse

Burns Laser Engraving PlusCarleo Creations Jewelers, Inc.

Center for American ValuesClassic Corner

Color-Ado Pyrotechnics/ Mike Carlisle

Colorado Bluesky EnterprisesColorado LotteryColorado Optical

Eyewear ExpressionsColorado State University-Pueblo

Copy(s) in a FlashCourtyard by Marriott-Pueblo

DD MarketingDJ’s Steakhouse

Do Drop InnETC, LLC

El Pueblo History MuseumEmbroidery Plus/Quick Print

Ent Credit UnionExecutive Services

Fidelity National Title Company

Fieldman Financial ServicesFire Fighters Historical Center

Fox’s Garden SupplyG4 Paint & Supply

Gallagher-Centennial InsuranceGlass ForceGobin’s Inc.

Gold Dust Saloon, Craft Beer & GrillGrand Banquet / Party Rental

Gray’s Coors TavernGreat Divide Ski, Bike & Hike

Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce

The Greatest Gift & Scripture SupplyGreenwood Square

Hampton Inn & Suites–Pueblo SouthgateThe Hanging Tree Cafe

Hewitt, Heerschap & Couch, P.C.High Desert Insurance

High Res ImagingHistoric Federal Building

iE/303 IndustriesJohnny’s Metal Works & Boiler Shop

Jones-Healy, Inc. RealtorsJones-Urenda, LLC

Koncilja & Koncilja, P.C.Latino Chamber of Commerce

Legacy BankLittle Caesars Pizza

Loaf ’N JugloanDepot

Magpies Restaurant Mahlon Thatcher White Foundation

McPherson, Breyfogle, Daveline & Goodrich, PC

The Media CenterMEJ4 Properties

Metro PlazaMinnequa Works Credit Union

Mobile Record ShreddersMontgomery & Steward

Funeral Directors

Mo’s Sports Bar & LoungeMy Friend the Printer Nacho’s Restaurant

NeighborWorks of Southern ColoradoNorick’s Auto Service NorthStar Engineering

Old Town Carriage HousePaint n Bubbly Social Art & Wine Studio

Paisano’s DowntownParkview Medical Center

PB&T BankPEDCo’s Business & Technology Center

Premier HomesPride City Awning

P.S. I Love You Flowers & GiftsPueblo Arts Alliance

Pueblo Bearing ServiceThe Pueblo Chieftain

Pueblo City GovernmentPueblo Convention Center

Pueblo County GovernmentPueblo County Historical Society

Pueblo Crime StoppersPueblo Elks Lodge #90

Pueblo Government Agencies Federal Credit Union

Pueblo Home of Heroes AssociationPueblo Lawn Cop

Pueblo Pilates, LLC Pueblo Riverwalk

Pueblo Urban Renewal AuthorityPueblo Water

Pueblo West Chamber of CommerceQuality Custom Woodwork

RazMaTazReBath of Pueblo/

Southern Colorado KitchensRenewed Wholesale Furniture

REPS Union Avenue Sports GymRexel Electrical & Datacom Products

Rice Root Accounting Services

Tony Roberts, D.D.S.Rosemount Museum

RSL Accounting ServicesRush’s Pueblo Lumber

Sangre de Cristo Arts CenterThe Senate Bar & Grill

Senior Resource Development Agency

Shamrock Brewing CompanySharmar Village Care Center

Showroom at Rampart SupplySigns by Scott

Solar Roast CoffeeSound Venture Realty

Southern Colorado Community Foundation

Southern Colorado Real Estate BrokersSouthside Lawn & Landscaping

Spangler’s Home FashionsSpringside Cheese Shop

Statis EventsSummit Education Group

Sunflower BankTickTock Pueblo AntiCafe

Ten Spot IIUS Bank

Vectra BankVidmar Motors

Waterfront, LLCWilcoxson Wealth Management

Willie G’s BBQWork Zone Traffic Control, Inc.

YWCA

Associate MembersKatie BonhamJay Dammann

Val & Dan HendersonPam Parks

Please e-mail corrections or changes to

[email protected]

Riverwalk: 1. 101 S. Main St.: Waterfront Building, retail, office space, Rudy Padula, 671-4027 2. 102 S. Victoria: Olde Towne Carriage House bldg, restaurant-pub space, lower level, 543-1012, email [email protected], see www.oldetownepueblo.com

Victoria Avenue: 215 S. Victoria Ave., professional office space for local small business. Latino Chamber, 542-5513

303 S Santa Fe Ave: Black Iron Bldg, industrial space. Ryan McWilliams, 719-337-5852Many Downtown Locations: Sound Venture Realty, 542-84264th & Court: 333 Court St., 300 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-84265th & Greenwood: Greenwood Square, Metro Plaza, Lee or Kerry Gladney, 544-0583 West 4th St.:

1. 415 W. 4th St.: 735 or 1,370 sq. ft. Cheri Bucciarelli 546-0324 2. 710 W. 4th St.: 1,400 & 2,100 sq. ft., Rollie Leyh, 542-3876 3. 801 W. 4th St.: Central Pueblo Center, Dan Molello, Jones Healy, 545-8181 4. 827 W. 4th St.: Ste B, next to DMV, 3,800 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

3rd & Main: 1. PEDCo’s BTC: offices from 160 sq. ft. to 1,326 sq. ft. including “virtual” or day offices, light manufacturing space in basement, Crystal Romero, 546-1133 2. Lottery Building: 2,500-7,000 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

5th & Main: 1. Historic Federal Building: office space, 251-9883 2. The New Thatcher Bldg: offices 200-4,000 sq. ft., Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

6th & Main: RBC Wealth Management Building: 1,300 sq. ft. suite—can be divided in half, Sound Venture Realty, 542-8426

8th & Main: 1. Wells Fargo Building: 542-1333 or 251-9883 2. Katie Bonham, 545-1488 or 924-4518

13th & Main: Dan Molello, Jones-Healy, Inc., 545-818113th & Grand: Dan Molello, Jones-Healy, Inc. 545-8181

Locate Your Business or Office in the Historic Heart of PuebloThis directory is provided by the Pueblo Downtown Association to give prospective newcomers information about whom to contact for space in the area. Properties

listed are Downtown Association members; there may be other properties in the area which do not appear here. All area codes are 719 unless otherwise noted.


Hardy Participants and Viewers Make Parade of Lights a SuccessThe largest single event for the holiday season is the Pueblo

Christmas Parade of Lights. This year’s theme, Caroling in the City brought out entries from 93 businesses and organizations. In spite of windy, rainy weather at parade time, the lighted entries were a cre-ative feast for the eye. Annually the parade has been one of Pueblo’s Best Christmas Traditions. The parade featured marching units, ani-mals, classic and modern vehicles and floats of all sizes all brightly lighted and a marvel to behold. See pages1, 6 and 7 for photos.

The Pueblo Downtown Association has produced the Parade of Lights since 1989. Nineteen Downtown Association members stepped up to the plate to make the parade happen. They included: White Christmas sponsor Black Hills Energy; Deck the Halls spon-sor: PB&T Bank; Jingle Bell sponsors: Solar Roast Coffee, AMR, Pueblo County, Loaf ‘N Jug and Legacy Bank. Association Little Drummer Boy sponsors were ABC Bank, Benefits Broker, Bank of the San Juans, DD Marketing, Ent Credit Union, Gobin’s Inc., Kon-cilja & Koncilja, Pueblo Water, Sharmar Village, Sunflower Bank, US Bank, Wells Fargo Building and Wilcoxson Wealth Manage-ment. We also got help from Pueblo Electric (Silent Night level) and Little Drummer boy sponsors: Jimmy John’s, Lowe’s, New Hori-zons Thrift Stores, Pizza Ranch, Southwest Motors, and Steel City Barber Lounge. In-kind help comes from members Western Enter-prises, The Pueblo Chieftain and Work Zone and from community businesses: Rocky Mtn. Coors, A-Affordable Disposal, Southern Colorado Recycling, The Edge Ski, Paddle & Pack, Sunstate Equip-ment, United Rentals, Wagner Rents and PCC’s Center for New Media. Without the help of these fine businesses the parade would not happen.

Judges Terry Baughman, Dian Montgomery and Cathy Cirullo work hard and take their responsibility very seriously. The Judges’ Choice entry this year was Vestas Wind Towers. Centennial High School Spirit team took the top spot for Spirit. The best band was from South High School. Black Hills Energy was selected as best corporate entry. Best Original Design float was Corwin International Magnet School; best use of Lights on a float went to Martin Mari-etta. Two vehicle entries were awarded for their lighting; best use of lights 1970 and older went to the Pueblo Police Department and best use of lights modern was awarded to Mattgyver Auto & Stickies. The best animal entry was Magnificent Miniatures Horse Club. Judy McGinnis, webmaster and Kristen Spicola, Facebook manager, both asked for photos taken by the public. You can see more photos on the website, puebloparadeoflights.com and on our Facebook page.

Thanks also go to the Parade of Lights committee, chairman Mike Carlisle, Terry Baughman, Stacy Brack, Lee Gladney, Judy McGinnis, Margaret Ward-Masias, Kristen Spicola and T.J. Wright. The group begins work on the next year’s parade almost as soon as the current year’s event is done.

This year’s November 24th Small Business Scavenger Hunt had a good increase in shopper participation this year. Organizer Steve Oakes had 125 to 150 hunters registered to play the game which includes the player photographing an item or landmark at one of the participating businesses. Many of the players were repeats from last year, but there were also quite a few new players. One player completed the entire course from 5th Street to the Union Avenue dis-trict by 11 a.m., only 70 minutes from start to finish. Steve notes that there were more than 6,000 messages during the hunt; these included registrations, clues, coupons and notifications of prizes.

Channel 19TV Broadcast

Schedule through Monday, Dec. 31

Mondays & Fridays 1 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10 a.m.

Wednesdays & Saturdays 7 p.m.

Sundays 4 p.m.

2nd Annual Small Business Scavenger Hunt Brings New Shoppers to the Area

Thirteen area businesses, many of them Association members participated in the hunt this year; this was an increase over the number of participants last year. Grand prize winner Geri Weinstein told Steve, “I liked that so many of the places had coupons so that I can go back and use them later. There were some of those places that I have never been to before, but I am excited to go back.” Keep this promotion in mind for next year. With growth in the number of players, you will get additional exposure for your business and take the first step to developing new customers.

Matching Funds for Cameras and SidewalksThere is still time make needed repairs and improvements to

your property. If your sidewalks are deteriorating, we can help. Sev-eral years ago the Pueblo Downtown Association created a pool of matching funds for sidewalk replacement for its members we will match two percent per year of paid membership up to 10 years, or 20%, of the job cost. We did put a $1,500 cap on the match.

We provide the same sort of match for the installation of out-door security cameras. Again the match is two percent for each year

of paid membership up to 10 years. We cap the match at $1,000, but we also will provide an instant $20 match to any member even a brand new one. One other condition of the match is that you agree to provide access to the record if the police department requests it.

We feel that this gives all members an equal chance for help with needed improvements and helps make downtown a safer and more welcoming place to do business.


Downtown Happenings

People also find us on the Internet! PuebloDowntown.com

November page views 8,316 Unique visitors 3,318

PuebloParadeofLights.com November page views 11,934 Unique visitors 5,973 We provide links to member websites from ours; if we don’t have

yours send it to us & we will gladly add a link to your site.

Sangre de Cristo Arts Center210 N. Santa Fe Ave. Admission $8 adults, $6 children, military & seniors (65+). Arts Center members always free. Purchase art classes online at sangredecristoarts.org/education anytime, anywhere. Find out what’s coming up by visiting sdc-arts.org. For more info call 295-7200. Second Sunday, Dec. 9, noon-4 p.m. Free basic admission for the public.Art Exhibits: Jan.4, 5-7 p.m. First Friday Art Walk, Free and open to the publicThrough Dec. 30, Own Your Own Art Show and Sale, Hoag and Regional GalleriesThrough Jan. 13, Western Romance from the King CollectionThrough Jan. 13 Mendoza-Mendoza, White GalleryThrough Jan. 20, Lawrence Harris, renowned African-American artist. 3rd floor foyer.Through January 20, Contemporary Western Thought, 3rd Floor FoyerJanuary 12-May 5, Pikes Peak Pastel Society, The Color of Light Buell Children’s Museum: Wed.-Sat. 11-4, Sun-noon-4.Through Jan. 5: Elves on StrikeJan. 13-June 1: Page Turners: Lost In LiteraturePerformances: Dec. 13 & 14, 7:30 p.m., Musical Community Productions, A Christmas Carol, Scrooge. Call or ticket informationDec. 15, 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Musical Community Productions, A Christmas Carol, Scrooge. Call or ticket informationDec. 16, 2 p.m., Pueblo Municipal Band Holiday Concert. Arts Center Theater. Free, but donations welcome.Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m., Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Arts Center Theater. Call for ticket information.

Memorial HallS. Main & Grand. 866-722-8844. pueblomemorialhall.com. Tickets on sale now.Dec. 22, 6 p.m. The Polar Express FilmJan. 11, 7 p.m. Baby Boomer Comedy ShowJan. 26, 7 p.m. The Wailers

Steel City Theatre Company241 S. Santa Fe Ave., Ticket information www.steelcitytheatre.org or 994-8298. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 7:30 p.m. Sorry! Wrong Chimney Dec. 9, 16, 23, 2:30 p.m. Sorry! Wrong Chimney Dec. 13, 16, 23, 7 p.m. Twas the Night Before ChristmasDec. 15, 22, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Twas the Night Before Christmas

Impossible Playhouse1201 N. Main St., 542-6969, impossibleplayers.org, & on Facebook. Available for community rentals, call 542-6969.

Pueblo Convention CenterCity Center Drive & Main. For information about events or to book space call 542-1100 or online puebloconventioncenter.com.Dec. 12 Pueblo Hispanic Education FoundationDec. 13 Florence Employee Club Christmas PartyClosed for Renovations Dec. 17-Jan. 17Note these events are published so that businesses in the area will know who will be in the area. We encourage retailers and restaurants to make these folk feel welcome in the area.

Pueblo Heritage MuseumVictoria & B St. theheritagecenter.us/ In the 1924 Denver & Rio Grande Western Freight Depot near historic Union Depot & Railway Foundation Museum. Exhibits of historical, cultural groups of SE Colorado. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Adults $5, Senior & Military w/ID $4, 6-12 $3, Heritage Center Members and under 5 Free. 295-1517 or website for tours and information.

El Pueblo History Museum301 N. Union. 583-0453. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 12-4 p.m. $5 adults, $4 seniors, children 6-12, students with ID. “Family Saturdays” children 12 & under–free. For docent-led tours for groups of 10+, call office a week in advance. Ongoing: Borderlands of Southern Colorado, a grand history of our region told by an original 38 star flag, a 1940’s Pueblo kitchen and more. Create and imagine with adobe, weaving and a kitchen. Fridays: Hands on History, our award winning educational program, Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information is available on line at ElPuebloHistoryMuseum.org or call Tamara at 583-0453.

Pueblo’s Riverwalkpuebloriverwalk.org Explore the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk located in Beautiful Downtown. Enjoy a drink and a great meal on the patio of one of our Riverwalk res-taurants. Learn about the history of Pueblo and the 1921 flood while riding one of our Excursion Boats. Looking to plan an event in Pueblo? Why not on the beautiful Riv-erwalk? We offer several different locations for your event. We have hosted weddings and team parties, as well as family reunions. Go to our website for more information or call 719-595-0242.Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15: The Riverwalk will be lighted throughout the holiday season and will feature carolers, Santa available for photos with children, elves, Elsa and Olaf from Frozen and the Grinch will be on the Riverwalk.

Center for American Values101 S. Main, Riverwalk level, 543-9502. Sign up for event reminders at americanvaluescenter.org. Open 10-4 daily, free to visit. World Trade Center Steel memorial at Center’s entrance is a powerful reminder of the everyday heroes who gave so much on that tragic day. Main Gallery features “The Portraits of Valor,” an inspiring collection of 140+ portraits of America’s greatest heroes, the Medal of Honor recipi-ents. Center is proud to be the only location outside the Pentagon where the portraits are on public display. Center also provides its nationally acclaimed HIP Character & Leadership Education at no cost, call for information or to schedule field trips or orga-nizational visits. All Medal of Honor books & DVDs are on sale, a perfect inspirational gift for graduates, veterans or anyone who loves the community & country.

Special EventsWine Tasting, Fridays 4-6 p.m., Saturdays 1-4 p.m. 4 different wines each day. 80/Twenty Wines. Cheese from Springside Cheese.Downtown Social Shuffle, Wednesdays 6:30 p.m., 5 K run or 2 mile walk. Meet at Senate Bar, 219 S. Grand Ave.

Business & Technology Center3rd & Main, Lobby & Atrium areasMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Artwork by local artists. Art is for sale.

Convention Center Display Case Schedule for 2018Dec. through Jan. Riverwalk & 80/Twenty Wines

Are you using all of your member benefits? Sign up now for

PUSH NOTIFICATIONS promoting your business to users of our mobile app. Pushes available Tuesdays and Fridays. Call 543-7155 or

email [email protected].


Downtown HappeningsSRDA220 N. Union Ave, call 553-3445 for information about all events. Programs, exercise equipment and fitness classes for seniors at all ability levels. Bicycle share program is open to all Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Mon. & Wed. Tai Chi for Health 3-4 p.m., 2nd FloorMon. Senior Self-Defense, 2-3 p.m., 2nd FloorTues. & Thurs Morning Tai Chi, 8:45-9:45, 2nd Floor Chair Yoga, 10 -11 a.m., 2nd Floor Line Dancing, 11-12, 2nd Floor Matter of Balance, No December sessions Wed. Oil & Acrylic Painting Class 10-12 Computer Classes, 10-11 Tablet Classes, 11-noon Zumba 1-2 p.m., 2nd floorFri. Coop Drawing, 2-3:30 p.m. Fun, free art experience— supplies provided.Dec. 12, 8:30-1 AARP Drivers Safety, 2nd Floor

5th & Main Art Gallery Historic Federal Building

Rosemount Museum14th & Grand, 545-5290. rosemount.org. This 125 year old Victorian mansion was built by prominent Pueblo businessman John A. Thatcher for his family. The 37-room, 24,000 sq. ft. home was completed in 1893 and at that time was located on Pueblo’s northern edge. Thatcher’s youngest son Raymond was the last family member to live in the home. When he passed away in 1968 the home became a museum. More than 85% of the furnishings and artifacts displayed are original to the John Thatcher family. The museum is open Tues.-Sat. Tours begin at 10 a.m.; last tour of the day begins at 3 p.m. Closed on all major holidays. Rosemount is celebrating 125 years of mansion and 50 years as a museum. To book a group tour contact the museum.Through Dec. 28, Christmas at Rosemount, a holiday tradition. The home is decorated inside and out with thousands of lights and trees in every room. Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Call to confirm holiday hours as they can vary. Guided tours begin at 10 a.m.; last tour of day begins at 3:30 p.m. Self guided tours begin at 10 a.m. with last tour of day beginning at 3 p.m.; the days for these tours are Dec. 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27. Closed during January. The museum reopens Friday, February 1.

Pueblo Downtown AssociationDates for upcoming membership meetings. Locations, times, programs are subject to change. For sponsorship information for other meetings, call Margaret Ward-Masias at 543-7155. December–NO MEETING Jan. 24, 2019, 11:45 a.m.; Union Depot; Program: Downtowner Awards. Sponsor: 80/Twenty Wines February 28, 11:45 a.m.; Nacho’s Restaurant; Program: Pueblo Downtown Association March 28, 11:45 a.m.; Location: Angelo’s Pizza April 25, 11:45 a.m.; Water Tower Building; All Seasons Catering.May 23, 11:45 a.m., Willie’s BBQJune 27, 11:45 a.m.

Pueblo Ice Arena1st & Grand, 553-2730, coolicepueblo.comCall for information on birthday parties and skating lessons. Punch cards available! $35 includes 10 admissions, 10 skate rentals and 5 free visits. Public Sessions are for the general public. Beginners, recreational skaters, hockey and figure skaters may enjoy the ice, but may not have sticks, pucks or perform jumps or spins during these sessions. Sessions: Mon. 5-7 p.m., Tues. & Thurs. 3:15-5:15 p.m.; Fri. 12:45-2:45 p.m. $3 per skater. Sat., year-round noon-2 p.m. $3 students, $4 Adults, $4 skate rentals. Friday Night Laser Lights, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $6 per skater.

The Pueblo Arts AllianceFind maps and information about news and activities in the Creative Corridor at PuebloArts.org, follow on facebook.com/PuebloArts, facebook.com/PuebloCre-ativeCorridor or call 242-6632 or 855-543-2430.Jan. 4, First Friday Art Walk, 5-8 p.m., 35+ galleries, restaurants & businesses with newly hung shows, refreshments, live music & entertainment. Mingle with the artists and tour Downtown Main Street, Union Ave. Historic District and Mesa Junction on foot.

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Holden Blocks Numbers 2 and 3A Walk Through

TimeInformation & photos gathered by

Margaret Ward-Masias

The 1881 Commercial and Financial Chronicle has an entry for July 28, 1881 for National Banks Organized. It reads in part, “The South Pueblo National Bank. Authorized capital $50,000, paid in capital $25,800. Hiram L.

Holden, president, Delos L. Holden, cashier. The August 16, 1881 Pueblo Chieftain had a story about the institution. It begins, “The South Pueblo National Bank of Pueblo, Colorado opened its doors for business Monday morning at 9 o’clock, August 15, 1881, in the room at the corner of C street and Union avenue, directly opposite their permanent banking rooms, which, although under contract for completion July 5th, are not quite ready for occupation, the delay being occasioned by scarcity of workmen and difficulty in getting the cut stone for the trimmings. The bank was organized April 30th, 1881. There being a pressing need for bank accommodations in South Pueblo, owing to the unparalleled growth and business, the officers have thought best to open doors before the completion of their per-manent banking room. The paid in capital is $50,000, authorized for $500,000 and it is intended to increase the capital from time to time as the business will warrant or demand. The president and cahier are old and reliable business men, Mr. H. L. Holden having been for many years the president of City National Bank of Williamsport, Penna., and who is the owner and builder of the block on Santa Fe avenue, Pueblo in which Mr. C.L. Webb’s wholesale grocery business is established, Delos L. Holden, the Cashier, is from Elmira N.Y. where he has been for the past twenty years the prominent wholesale grocer of that city. These gentlemen are on the ground in person and here to stay. Among the directors of the South Pueblo National Bank are some of South Pueblo’s most prominent and reliable business men, such as Wm. Moore, Hon. J. B. Orman, Marcellus Sheldon, Hon. Jas. N. Carlisle and Garrett Lankford of Pueblo County. These gentlemen are widely and favorably known and their connection with the institu-tion and the well known reputation of Messers Holden for financial ability and business integrity, guarantee the success of the institution, which it well deserves.”

It took another two months for the new building to be ready

for occupancy. The October 21, 1881 Chieftain noted that the bank people had moved into their “new and elegant quarters on Union avenue, and will open for business in their new quarters this morn-ing.” Five days later a short item was published saying “Part of the upper story of the South Pueblo National bank building is being rebuilt for a residence by Mr. H. L. Holden. The plans for the rooms, etc, as well as this part of the building, are taken from those of the famous French flats.” The third Holden Block was built shortly after the bank building. On September 10 a newspaper story reported the sale of two lots on the corner of C street and Union avenue to the D. S. Holden & Co. The frame buildings on the lots were to be removed and “a new brick block will be erected.” There was no more information about the third block in the files at the library just a drawing from the January 1, 1890 newspaper depicting the build-ing occupied by the Strauss Clothing House; the cutline says the building was erected in 1889. There was a third Holden brother who came to Pueblo, a short report in the September 25, 1881 Chieftain announced that, “Mr. O. S. Holden of Watkins, N.Y. the oldest of the three Holden brothers, bankers and capitalists, arrived yesterday, and will make his residence among us.” I didn’t see any more infor-mation about Omar Strong Holden, the third brother.

The Colorado State Historical Society has a description of the Holden Block, 231-233 South Union Avenue. They list is as built in 1883 with late 19th Century Commercial architecture. They describe Delos Holden as, “a representative businessman who made impor-tant contributions to Pueblo’s growth and development. He was the first mayor of the newly consolidated town of Pueblo in 1886. He fought the cutting down of the “Old Monarch Hanging Tree” in 1883, and was a prominent banker for many years.” The South Pueblo National Bank became the Central National Bank once the city was consolidated. It adds, “In 1893, a financial panic swept across the United States. A bank run on the morning of July 6, 1893, caused three Pueblo banks to close, one of which was the Central National bank.” Holden held many other positions in Pueblo includ-ing census taker, “for a portion of Pueblo that contained the Red

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Annual Report Mailed to MembersRenewing members of the Pueblo Downtown Association

received the 2017-18 Annual Report with their member decals in September and October. Since we print extra copies of this report you may ask the office to get you copies of the report or you can also access the report under the newsletter button on our website. The report is a recap of the year ending June 30, 2018; it tells you what we do as an organization and how we spend our income.

Streetscape and Maintenance were highlighted in the year’s report as we embarked on a new program of wraps for traffic con-trol cabinets in the downtown area. Funds allowed for the wrapping of eight cabinets located on City Center Drive and on 4th Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Elizabeth. Continuing programs included additional wrought iron planters on Santa Fe Avenue and watering and care for plants during in the months between mid-May and mid-October; this has been a program for the Pueblo Down-town Association since the mid-1990’s. Lighted holiday decorations both on poles belonging to Black Hills Energy and the large display in Headwaters Plaza make the season brighter and add interest to the area for visitors and residents alike. Also included in this cat-egory is our program of matching up to 20% of the cost of sidewalk repairs or replacement and outdoor security cameras. Part of the support came from help from city government and the Pueblo Urban Renewal Authority in addition to our general fund and donations from members; the income for these purposes came to 25% of our total for the year. Expenses devoted to the projects were more than 30% of our total spending.

Fund-raising and events help pay for our programs. Dancing with the Pueblo Starz is our largest fund-raising effort during the year. It is an evening of fun featuring an entertaining competition between about eight dance teams. Funds raised during the event are used for streetscape. The Pueblo Parade of Lights is the largest event in terms of attendance; on warm evenings the Saturday after Thanksgiving as many as 40,000 people will line the streets between Abriendo Avenue and 6th and Main to see 80+ floats, marching units, vehicles and other entries all dressed up for the holidays. While large in attendance the parade does not make a large profit and most

extra money goes to produce the next year’s event. Pueblo Prod-ucts include the Pueblo Blanket, a large throw woven with photos of Pueblo landmarks and the Historic Downtown Pueblo Calendar. These programs all together produced about 30% of the total income for the Association this past year. Costs for fund-raising amounted to 21% of our total expenses.

One of our primary missions is promoting business in the area. We do this in a variety of ways including the March Downtown Madness restaurant tournament style competition. This event has grown in each of the three years we have done it. Not only to 16 area restaurants get a lot of publicity, the interest of the community is engaged and new diners find the area. A new promotion this past year was the Small Business Saturday Scavenger Hunt designed to bring people, especially young ones, into the area for an app based scavenger hunt. The beginning year produced enough interest for the Association to continue this promotion. The Downtown Asso-ciation leases the south display case at the Convention Center. We devote 1/3 of the space to promotion of the Association and its activities, the Riverwalk pays1/3 of the lease and uses that space to promote its activities and the remaining space is available to Asso-ciation member for use to promote their businesses for a period of a few weeks each year. The Downtown Association Discount Card has been a success for nearly 10 years; listing on the card is avail-able to retail and restaurant members as a part of their membership and encourages the general public to see what is available in the downtown area. Prizes of Downtown Dollars are given at member-ship meeting, to conventions for use as door prizes and as prizes for contests on the Facebook page. Promotions account for about 4% of our income for the year and amounted to 8% of our expenditures during the past year.

Dues produce the largest portion of income for the Association, 33%. This money pays for the office and staff, communications and expenses like taxes, insurance, licenses and credit card processing. As you can see, even though we are a very small non-profit, we accomplish a lot with what we have to work with.

Light District. A gentleman, Holden identified the women’s occupa-tions as “courtesans.”

The building was purchased in 1990 by Joseph and James Kon-cilja; they restored it. Street level is occupied by retail and the upper floors are residential.Information about and photos of the buildings came from the Korber story collection at the Western History Collection of the Rawlings Library and from the Colorado State Historical Society. Additional information can be found in Landmarks and Legacies: A History of the Union Avenue Historic District.

Page 10, bottom: C Street & Union, now occupied by Seabel’s.Page 10, top: C Street and Union, later known as the Cottonwood Building, destroyed by fire.Left: Library identifies this building as Holden No. 3, Union & C Street

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